“The business of making music is changing so radically because of the Internet. It's become a lot more democratic in one respect, but in another respect there's no one left to guide and mentor young bands.”

American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, born 1965

John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. Born in 1965, he is best known as the founder, guitarist, and frontman of the rock band Goo Goo Dolls. With the Goo Goo Dolls, he helped shape a long career in mainstream rock and recorded several major hits, including "Iris," "Slide," and "Name." His work is closely associated with melodic rock songwriting and the sound that brought the band wide recognition.